The Heights

A Move to End Natural Hair Discrimination

Gabrielle Frandina • October 15, 2019

At the Oct. 2 City Council Meeting in Boston, Councilor Lydia Edwards ardently put forth a resolution to prevent discrimination against natural hairstyles. This was in support of already pending legislature that was filed by Steven Ultrino, a state representative, on Sept. 18.

Protester Mask Ban Argued at City Council

Audrey McKillip • September 15, 2019

In the wake of counter-protests at the Straight Pride Parade two weeks ago, the Boston City Council discussed the prohibition of wearing a mask, hood, or other devices designed to conceal the identity...

Boston City Council Holds Hearing on Graduate Student Unionization

Jack Miller • June 30, 2019

The Boston City Council Committee on Jobs, Wages, and Workforce Development questioned graduate students from Boston College, Northeastern University, Boston University, and Harvard University.

Boston City Council Voices Support for Graduate Student Workers

Jack Miller • April 29, 2019

Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday in support of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union.